Economy
Sharp NODX pullback on the cards after two months of growth
Sharp NODX pullback on the cards after two months of growth
Highly volatile segments drove the expansion.
10 reasons I love doing business in Singapore
Having been in Singapore for 6 years now I have an understanding of why it’s great to do business in Singapore and Asia comparative to doing business...
NODX expansion slows in April as electronic exports slip
NODX grew by 2.2% last month.
Car purchases surge 40% in March as overall retail sales dip
It was the only bright spot.
Thailand's growth prospects "dimmest" among ASEAN nations: Moody’s
Domestic recovery remains fragile.
Inflation outlook under threat from extremely weak rental market: Deutsche Bank
Should deflation be a cause for concern?
High household debt, sluggish global growth key risks to local economy in 2015: IMF
Along with high financial volatility.
Is Singapore the right place to set up a social enterprise?
Are you a purpose-driven individual? Do you see yourself and your business as part of the global community? Are you seeking to be the change and...
Malaysia gives local semiconductor industry a run for its money
The tight labour market is to blame.
Economic growth falters on back of unprecedented labour market tightness
Manufacturing competitiveness is eroding.
Chart of the Day: A history of volatile bilateral trade between Malaysia and Singapore
The HSR could help hasten strong bilateral ties.
How can we stop innovation in Singapore?
How does Singapore remain relevant as a commercial hub? How economically resilient are we? How can Singapore businesses and executives 'upgrade' at a...
Chart of the Day: Why is Singapore increasing its investments in Malaysia?
The high-speed rail link is on its way.
Manufacturers’ woes worsen as PMI crashes to two-year low
PMI fell to 49.4 in April.
Local bank lending slipped for the fourth straight month in March
Due to smaller loans to manufacturers, FIs.
The long road to achieving Singapore's productivity goal
Singapore's labour productivity fell by 0.8 percent in 2014, marking the third consecutive year of decline for productivity.
Chart of the Day: Singapore GDP growth loses momentum in 2015
No thanks to a contraction in the service industries.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia